Effects of Bisoprolol and Atenolol on Sympathetic Nervous Activity and Central Aortic Pressure in Patients With Essential Hypertension

Summary

β-blockers (BBs) with different pharmacological properties may have heterogeneous effects on sympathetic nervous activity (SNA) and central aortic pressure (CAP), which are independent cardiovascular factors for hypertension. Hence, we analyzed the effects of bisoprolol and atenolol on SNA and CAP in hypertensive patients.

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Start

2010-11

Primary completion

2012-02

Completion

2012-02

Publications

• Zhou WJ, Wang RY, Li Y, Chen DR, Chen EZ, Zhu DL, Gao PJ. A randomized controlled study on the effects of bisoprolol and atenolol on sympathetic nervous activity and central aortic pressure in patients with essential hypertension. PLoS One. 2013 Sep 10;8(9):e72102. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0072102. eCollection 2013.

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